Plain English Meaning
A test question where the student picks the right answer from options the instructor has already written, instead of writing their own answer.
Full Definition
A category of written test question in which the student selects the correct answer from a set of choices supplied by the test writer, rather than composing the answer themselves. Common selection-type formats include multiple-choice, true-false, and matching items.
Context Anchor
Seen in aviation instructor training when building, reviewing, or taking written tests and knowledge checks.
Derivation
From 'select' (Latin 'seligere', to choose out) plus 'type' (kind or category). The name simply describes what the student does — they choose from given options rather than producing an answer from memory.